Nano-silicon is an attractive tool in the field of environmental remediation, specifically when it comes to cleaning up oil spills from underwater drilling and hydraulic fracking.
A Fossil Fuel-Free Industrial Revolution
Exploring a fossil-fuel free industrial revolution prompts us to consider the grave risks we’re taking by not making every concerted effort to rapidly fix our global environment.
Algae-Laden Hydrogels Could Bring Buildings to Life
Hydrogels that incorporate whole algal cells offer new possibilities in building architecture and bioremediation.
Philae Marks the First Ever Soft Landing on a Comet
In 2014, scientists achieved the first ever soft landing on a comet, forever pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
Routes Toward Emission-Free Shipping
Scientists investigate shipping activities in the North and Baltic Seas to implement zero-emission solutions in the next decade.
Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers
In honor of Advanced Science’s 5th Anniversary, Professor Geoffrey Ozin opens up about his 50 years in materials chemistry, his love of art and communicating science, as well as future research directions.
Beyond Haber-Bosch: Non-Equilibrium Photocatalysis
A new photocatalyst is revolutionizing a time-old reaction, addressing how light can influence not just the kinetics of chemical reactions, but their thermodynamic equilibria.
Confronting the Global Health Challenges of Climate Change
Protecting human health should be a priority in climate change mitigation efforts.
Building a Sustainable Future with Emission-Free Cement
A new electrochemical reactor could be the solution to emissionless cement production.
Steel Manufacturer Working to Meet Climate Targets
Steel manufacturer, Thyssenkrupp, is using state-of-the-art technologies to meet goals set at the 2015 Paris climate conference.